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Journey from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook on a breathtaking scenic flight that reveals the stunning Southern Alps. Soar over majestic landmarks and glaciers, then land at Mount Cook Airport for a self-guided adventure. Spend up to 5 hours exploring the national park with options to visit The Hermitage Hotel for lunch, the Sir Edmund Hillary Museum, or walk the scenic Hooker Valley Track. With guaranteed window seats and knowledgeable pilots offering insights throughout the flight, this tour perfectly combines awe-inspiring landscapes with the freedom to explore at your own pace.
- Round trip scenic flights from Queenstown to Mt. Cook Airport
- Up to 5 hours of self-guided exploration in Mt. Cook National Park
- Ground transport in Mt Cook to local scenic spots and activities
- Guaranteed window seat for every guest
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off included
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick-up from Queenstown Central accommodation. Pick up starts 50 minutes
prior to departure. Collection timing and place will be confirmed again at the time of the weather call. After this, wait outside your selected collection point and look out for your driver in a sign written white van.
Go to the Remarkables Park Shopping Centre and you'll see us on the entrance way from the main road, Hawthorne Drive.
Itinerary
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Queenstown (Pass by)
Collections from Queenstown Central Hotels start 50 minutes prior to flight departure. Alternatively, we have free parking at our office in Frankton, where you'll check in.
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1
Check in at our Remarkables Park Town Centre departure lounge, where you will be weighed and receive a safety briefing. Get there nice and early, grab a hot coffee or some snacks in the shopping centre whilst you wait for your flight to depart.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Queenstown (Pass by)
Take off from Queenstown Airport on a 1 hr scenic flight, getting to see the beauty of the surrounding area
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Wanaka (Pass by)
From Queenstown you'll head North, crossing over the Pisa Mountains, with great views of Lake Wanaka from above.
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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (Pass by)
After crossing the Southern Alps, you'll get some stunning views of Mt Cook and the surrounding Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, including some of the 3,000 glaciers and alpine lakes in the region. You'll land at Mt Cook Airstrip after approximately 1 hour of scenic flying.
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Mount Cook Airport (Pass by)
On landing at Mt Cook Airport, your pilot will escort you to your choice of activity listed below. You will have up to 5 hours to explore as you wish.
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Hooker Valley Track (Pass by)
4.3 km return via same track. Enjoy awe-inspiring landscapes and stunning views of Mueller Glacier before reaching the glacial lake often known to have floating icebergs.
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2
Experience a range of culinary delights and local beverages surrounded by New Zealand's highest peaks.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
Museum with lots of local history and geography of the largest mountain and glacier in New Zealand, and those who have explored it.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Mount Cook Airport (Pass by)
Enjoy a 1 hr return scenic flight to Queenstown, taking a different flight path for maximum sightseeing on the way back.
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(Pass by)
Arriving back at the departure lounge, a driver will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation, or you will be able to collect your parked car.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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